Lead Level Designer

ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES 

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.
Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Creative Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest caliber.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla Games are looking to recruit a Lead Level Designer to join us leading our Level designers to work on our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, available as Early Access on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC now.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Lead Level Designer, you will:

• Work alongside the Director team to plan, detail, and supervise the work within the Level Design team.
• Maintain and improve existing and future level design metrics
• Lead the cooperation with other teams to make sure levels created contribute to and enhance the gameplay and game narrative.
  
• Participate in gameplay conception for the level design, for both PvP and PvE maps.
  
• Create and implement game levels spearheading Level Design as a whole with a hands on leadership approach
  
• Maintain clear design and technical documents using Confluence, JIRA, Miro and Microsoft Office tools alongside other disciplines.
  
• Contribute to the creation and constant improvement of pipelines and processes.
  
• Support and mentor the level design team, maintaining the quality bar of 3d blockouts, level scripting and all level design adjacent tasks
• Support team members in their career advancement and development of interpersonal skills

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ experience in game development with at least 2+ years in a Lead Level Designer position on a AAA production.
• Proven success in creating compelling and innovative levels ideally in BR, Multiplayer or FPS titles
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Experience building levels in a professional 3d package (Max, Maya, Blender)
• Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts, including experience in creating detailed project documentation.
• Passion for Level Design and the ability to effectively share knowledge with other team members.
• Proficiency in using Unreal Engine 5 and blueprints.

PLUSES 

• Experience with third-person shooter mechanics.
• Knowledge of current gaming trends and player behaviors.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools.

PORTFOLIO

• Please provide a Portfolio with examples of your previous work/projects with your application

GUNZILLA OFFERS

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We’re looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we’re developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else’s, regardless of your background.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Here’s what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.

• Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, you’ll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you’ll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, we’ll contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you aren’t suited to the specific role, we’ll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.